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Show Catalog

Show Catalog

The Accidental Astronauts

Recommended grades: K – 2 Keywords: Earth, Moon, Solar System, Sun Runtime: 32 minutes Follow the adventures of Cy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an
unexpected journey into space. Explore Earth, the sun and the moon with a wisecracking
spaceship computer. See an asteroid crash into the moon. Bounce along with them on
the lunar surface. Get up close and personal with a solar storm. And gain a new appreciation
of our home planet. The Accidental Astronauts is a space adventure for all ages. Click here for a preview.

Astronaut

Recommended grades: 5 and above Keywords: Astronauts, Life Science, Space Exploration Runtime: 23 minutes Space exploration is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. So
what does it take to become an astronaut? Experience a rocket launch from inside the
body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating
around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions
of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject Chad, our
test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him. Click here for a preview.

Attack of the Space Pirates

Recommend grades: 4 – 8 Keywords: Aliens, Black Holes, Planets, Space Exploration, Stars Runtime: 35 minutes Hidden somewhere in deep space is an alien technology so powerful that it threatens
the very galaxy itself. A gang of rogue pirates will stop at nothing to find that
technology and unleash its awesome power against the rest of the universe. Now, one
valiant ship stands between the pirates and their total domination of space. Embark
on a thrilling adventure that has something for everyone: alien planets, exploding
stars, black holes, evil villains and space battles that will keep you on the edge
of your seat. Click here for a preview.

Back to the Moon for Good

Recommended Grades: 5 and up Keywords: Astronauts, Moon, Space Exploration, Space Probes Runtime: 25 minutes Immerse yourself in a race to return to the moon, 40 years after the Apollo landings.
See how a competition among privately funded international teams is ushering in a
new era of lunar exploration. Learn about the moon's resources and discover what humanity's
future on the moon might hold. Narrated by Tim Allen, “Back to the Moon for Good”
presents the Google Lunar XPRIZE, and the personal stories of competition and collaboration
it inspires. Click here for a preview.

Black Holes

Recommended Grades: 5 and up Keywords: Black holes, Galaxies, Stars, Supernovas, Wormholes Runtime: 37 minutes Go on an immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena
in the universe: a black hole. Within the bounds of these stellar enigmas, where the
mass of a star has collapsed into a volume smaller than a city, space and time lose
all meaning. Where do black holes come from? Where do they go? How do we find them?
Our travels take us from the remnants of dead stars to supermassive beasts in the
cores of galaxies that hold entire star systems in the gravitational grasp. Click here for a preview.

Dark Matter Mystery

Recommended Grades: 9 and up Keywords: Cosmology, Dark Matter, Galaxies, Universe Runtime: 38 min We know today that approximately a quarter of the universe is filled with a mysterious
glue: dark matter. We know that it is out there. But we have no idea what it is made
out of. This show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You
will see how we know that dark matter exists, and how this search is one of the most
challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Click here for a preview.

Earth, Moon, & Sun

Recommended Grades: 4 – 8 Keywords: Earth, Eclipses, Moon, Moon Phases, Sun Runtime: 35 min Explore the relationship between Earth, Moon, and Sun with the help of Coyote, an
amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions who has many misconceptions
about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe
makes viewers think about how the Earth, Moon, and Sun work together as a system.
Native American stories throughout the show help distinguish between myths and science. Click here for a preview.

Eclipse: The Sun Revealed

Recommended Grades: 5 and up Keywords: History of Astronomy, Moon, Solar Eclipse Sun Runtime: 27 minutes A solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Come explore historical and cultural
views of eclipses, the geometry that gives us lunar, partial, annular, and (of course)
total solar eclipses, what can be seen during a total solar eclipse, scientific discoveries
from total solar eclipses, how to safely view an eclipse, and a first-hand account
of one person’s experience during a total solar eclipse. Plus get a sneak peak at
the next eclipse to cross the United States in 2024! Click here for a preview.

Exploding Universe

Recommended Grades: 9 and up Keywords: Atoms, Big Bang, Earth Science, Galaxies, Stars, Supernovas, Volcanos Runtime: 30 minutes Out of devastating events in the cosmos comes creation. Explosive phenomena are responsible
for the way we see the universe today, and not all of them happen on a grand scale.
Come follow the life of a proton as it experiences nature’s astounding events of rebirth
and renewal. From atomic collisions in the Big Bang, through the explosive death of
a giant star, to a powerful supervolcano, explosions have transformed the cosmos and
made life possible. Click here for a preview.

Extreme Planets

Recommended Grades: 9 and up Keywords: Exoplanets, Planets, Solar System Runtime: 32 minutes For centuries, humanity has wondered whether we are alone in the universe. Now, we
are one step closer to knowing the answer. With the discovery in 1995 of the first
planet orbiting another sun-like star, we now know that planets are not unique to
our solar system but are actually quite common. Explore what makes a planet “Earth-like”
and take a tour of several worlds that just might fit the conditions we’re looking
for. From water worlds to molten landscapes, inhabitable moons to planets with multiple
suns, these exotic worlds aren’t just science fiction anymore! Click here for a preview.

Firefall

Recommended Grades: 5 and up Keywords: Asteroids, Comets, Earth, Life, Solar System Runtime: 32 minutes Throughout Earth’s history, impacts from comets and asteroids have mercilessly shaped
its surface. The barrage continues today, from harmless meteors to mountain-sized
boulders wandering perilously close to Earth. Terrifying and majestic, these invaders
from space are capable of utter destruction yet they have delivered life-giving water
and most of the organic materials necessary for life. This ceaseless “firefall” is
our only tangible connection to the universe and is an ever-present reminder of our
own humble—and violent—beginnings. Click here for a preview.

From Earth to the Universe

Recommended Grades: 9 and up Keywords: Galaxies, History of Astronomy, Solar System, Stars, Telescopes Runtime: 30 minutes Journey out to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further
out beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of a myriad of galaxies. Revel
in the splendor of our scorching sun and the worlds in the solar system. Along the
way, you will learn about the history of astronomy, the invention of the telescope,
and today’s giant telescopes that allow us to probe ever deeper into the cosmos. This
stunning voyage through space and time conveys, through sparkling sights and sounds,
the universe revealed to us by science. Click here for a preview.

The Hot and Energetic Universe

Recommended Grades: 9 and up Keywords: Black Holes, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Galaxies, Stars, Sun, Supernovas Runtime: 30 minutes High Energy Astrophysics studies processes in the hot and violent sectors of the
universe. This science probes hot gas swirling around black holes, radiation from
neutron stars and supernova remnants, and the environments of galactic clusters—the
most massive objects in the universe. Through immersive visualizations and real images,
this show presents what we’ve discovered about the most hot and energetic residents
of the cosmos and introduces the cutting edge tools that astronomers use to learn
more. Click here for a preview.

Magic Tree House: Space Mission

Recommended Grades: 1 – 3 Keywords: Moon, Planets, Stars, Solar System, Sun Runtime: 30 minutes Travel with the brother-sister duo, Jack and Annie, in their Magic Tree House as
they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space.
With the help of an astronomer, the Internet, an astronaut (who is from Montgomery!),
books, and the writer of the mysterious note, Jack and Annie go on a wondrous journey
of adventure and learning. This exciting voyage will carry visitors beyond Earth to
the planets and far out into the universe!Click here for a preview.

Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds

Recommended Grades: 9 and upKeywords: Exoplanets, History of Astronomy, TelescopesRuntime: 30 minFor thousands of years, humans thought that Earth was the center of the universe.
Thanks to our curiosity, imagination, and urge to explore, we now know that planets
like Earth are nothing special in the cosmos. What we have found so far has surpassed
the wildest expectations of scientists as well as authors of science fiction. The
sun is just one star among hundreds of billions in our galaxy—and most of those stars
have planets! A huge diversity of worlds is out there, just waiting to be discovered. Click here for a preview.

Perfect Little Planet

Recommended Grades: 2 – 4 Keywords: Planets, Solar System, Sun Runtime: 24 min Imagine the ultimate space vacation. Discover our solar system through a different
set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot.
Fly over the surface of Pluto. Dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the
rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms at Jupiter. And walk on the surface of
Mars. Which destination would you choose? This is the solar system journey for space
travelers of all ages. Click here for a preview.

Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter

Recommended Grades: 9 and up Keywords: Cosmology, Dark Matter, Galaxies, Physics Runtime: 28 minutes There’s a phantom in the universe. Some dark presence, impervious to light, relentlessly
tugs on stars and galaxies. This “dark matter” makes up 85 percent of all the matter
in the universe — and yet its true nature remains unknown! Come follow scientists
as they try to solve one of the biggest mysteries in the cosmos. From the fires of
the Big Bang to underground laboratories on Earth, “Phantom of the Universe” highlights
the grandeur of the universe and all that we have yet to learn about its secrets. Click here for a preview.

Saturn: Jewel of the Heavens

Recommended Grades: 5 and up Keywords: History of Astronomy, Saturn, Solar System, Space Exploration Runtime: 36 minutes Once a planet of great mystery, we now know more than ever about Saturn’s amazing
rings, moons, and storms thanks to modern robotic space pioneers. Incorporating the
best imagery from the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft, this show creates a three-dimensional
tour of the Saturnian system, from the bizarre family of moons to the millions of
icy particles that compose its rings. It’s like flying piggyback on the Cassini spacecraft! Click here for a preview.

Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

Recommended Grades: 1 – 2 Keywords: Planets, Solar System, Stars, Sun Runtime: 40 min Three things are essential for a fantastic trip through the solar system: a cardboard
rocket, a helpful astronomy textbook, and a measure of imagination. Build the rocket
from some cardboard boxes. Load the cargo balloons filled with fresh air, a computer
made from a shoebox, the astronomy book from the library, don the helmets—and here
we go! The adventurous journey takes the young astronauts past the sun, to the terrestrial
planets, and the giant gas balls with their nice rings. The trip is not without risks,
but the astronomy book helps them survive all dangerous situations. Click here for a preview.

Seeing! A Photon’s Journey Across Space, Time, and Mind

Recommended Grades: 9 and up Keywords: Anatomy, Brain, Light, Vision Runtime: 24 min Ride a photon—a particle of light—across the galaxy to your mind's eye and experience
how we see. Follow the photon from its creation in deep space and into a girl’s eye,
learning the structures of the eye and their functions. From there, the photon journeys
down the optic nerve as an electro-chemical impulse that then travels the neuro-pathways
of the brain to the various centers that create the image the brain sees. Click here for a preview.

Sesame Street: One World, One Sky

Recommended Grades: Pre-K – K Keywords: Moon, Stars, Sun Runtime: 27 min Join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from
"Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together they take an imaginary
trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from
Earth. They also journey to Zhima Jie to learn about the similarities in our view
of the sky. Click here for a preview.

Solar System Odyssey

Recommended Grades: 3 – 5 Keywords: Planets, Solar System Runtime: 28 min Solar System Odyssey is an adventure set in the future, in a time when humans have
depleted the resources of their home planet. A business tycoon recruits our hero,
Jack Larson, on a mission to discover a new home for humans to colonize. Join Jack
and a stowaway, Ashley Trout, on a wild ride through our solar system as he looks
for answers to these questions: How are the worlds of our solar system alike? How
are they different? What must those worlds have in order for humans to live there? Click here for a preview.

Space Junk

Recommended Grades: 5 and up Keywords: Asteroids, Earth, Rockets, Satellites, Space Debris, Space Exploration
Runtime: 37 min Fifty years after launching our dreams into space, we’re left with a growing ring
of orbiting debris that threatens the safety of Earth’s orbits. Space Junk is a visually
explosive journey that weighs the solutions aimed at restoring our planet’s orbits.
Experience mind-boggling collisions, both natural and man-made. Soar from the stunning
depths of Meteor Crater to an unprecedented view of our increasingly crowded orbits
– 22,000 miles above Earth. Join us as expert Don Kessler, the “Father of Space Junk,”
guides us through the challenges we face in protecting our orbits, forging a new age
of space discovery. Click here for a preview.

Stars: Powerhouses of the Universe

Recommended Grades: 5 and up Keywords: Black Holes, History of Astronomy, Milky Way, Nebulas, Stars, Sun, Supernovas Runtime: 26 min Learn about the lives of the stars: how they are born, how they die, and how human
understanding of the stars has changed over time. From Native Americans to Newton,
from the electromagnetic spectrum to Einstein, audiences will explore nebulae, star
clusters, pulsars, black holes, and more. Click here for a preview.

Sunstruck

Recommended Grades: 5 and up Keywords: Earth, Solar Flares, Space Weather, Sun, Sunspots Runtime: 21 min Travel back to the beginning of time and experience the birth of the sun. Discover
how it came to support life, how it threatens life as we know it, and how its energy
will one day fade away. Click here for a preview.

Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope

Recommended Grades: 5 and up Keywords: History of Astronomy, Solar System, Stars, Telescopes Runtime: 23 min Follow two students as they interact with an astronomer at a local star party. Along
the way, the students learn the history of the telescope from Galileo’s modifications
to a child’s spyglass — using two small pieces of glass — to the launch of the NASA/ESA
Hubble Space Telescope and the future of astronomy. Aiming to engage and appeal to
audiences of all ages, the show explores the wonder and discovery made by astronomers
throughout the last 400 years. Click here for a preview.

HOLIDAY SHOWS

The Alien Who Stole Christmas

Recommended Grades: K – 3 Keywords: Christmas, Constellations, Solar System, Stars, Winter Sky Runtime: 33 min Take a tour of the winter's evening sky and then join jolly old Santa and a concerned
alien, Mr. Freep, as they explore the solar system's planets and meet the Christmas
Eve needs of their fictitious inhabitants along to an updated version of “The Night
Before Christmas”. Click here for a preview.

Season of Light

Recommended Grades: All ages Keywords: Christmas, Constellations, Comets, Seasons, Solstice, Stars Runtime: 35 min Tracing the development of many holiday customs, we take a look at everything from
the Yule log and Christmas tree lights to the lighting of the Menorah and luminaries.
We recount the many historical, religious, and cultural customs practiced during the
time of solstice throughout the world. We also explore possible astronomical explanations
for a "Star over Bethlehem", plus stop to catch a few Northern winter constellations
and illustrate what causes the seasons. Click here for a preview.